Commander Deja Vu w/ CmdrMechanic & TaaliaVess ft. Skullbriar, Liberator, Yuriko & Gyruda | Ep #121

Deck Strategies

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  Skullbriar, the Walking Grave

  This deck aims to accumulate counters on Skullbriar and leverage its ability to retain those counters across zones. The goal is to deal lethal commander damage.

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  Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter

  The Liberator deck's game plan seems to be centered around speed and evasion, aiming to outpace opponents and deal unblocked damage.

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  Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

  The Yuriko deck is themed around ninjas and intends to manipulate combat and topdeck control to inflict damage based on card values.

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  Gyruda, Doom of Depths

  The Gyruda deck aims to mill opponents and reanimate even-costed creatures from graveyards, creating an army of clones and overwhelming the opposition.

Gameplay Insights

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  The casting of Gyruda, Doom of Depths and the subsequent milling of cards was a game-changing event that significantly bolstered one player's board state.

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  The decision to boost Skullbriar, the Walking Grave with counters and make it indestructible was a key strategic move to deal with the threats on the board.

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  The use of Baleful Strix for card draw and its potential as a blocker showcased the importance of utility creatures in EDH.

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  The reanimation of Skullbriar, the Walking Grave with Vigor Mortis after it was targeted for removal demonstrated effective counterplay.

Notable Cards

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  Gyruda, Doom of Depths

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  Skullbriar, the Walking Grave

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  Baleful Strix

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  Vigor Mortis

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  Sakashima's Student

Summary

The game saw a clash between four distinct decks, each piloted by skilled players. A pivotal moment occurred when Gyruda, Doom of Depths, piloted by CommanderMechanic, was cast, causing each player to mill the top four cards of their libraries. This resulted in the cloning of several creatures and amassing a formidable battlefield presence. In an attempt to counteract this, Skullbriar, the Walking Grave, was boosted with counters and made indestructible, dealing significant combat damage. However, the game's outcome could not be definitively discerned based on the available information.